Infection Control and Compounding Practices

Flashcards focusing on infection control measures, compounding practices, and standards related to medication safety.

Standard Precautions are defined as __ measures applicable in patient care settings to prevent the spread of infections.

minimum infection prevention measures

Aseptic hand washing should last __ seconds using warm water for maximum infection control.

20-30

The correct order for donning PPE starts with putting on __.

shoe cover

The Doffing order requires removing gloves, followed by __.

hand sanitizer

The date beyond which a compounded drug cannot be used is known as the __.

Beyond Use Date (BUD)

Non-preserved aqueous dosage forms with aw ≥ 0.60 have a Beyond Use Date of __ days.

14

In compounding, proper documentation is crucial to ensure and in compounded medications.

safety and efficacy

Unit-dose systems help prevent __ errors and ensure patients receive the correct dosage.

medication

The National Drug Code (NDC) consists of __ segments: labeler code, product code, and package code.

three

Pregnant individuals should avoid handling certain medications, especially those that can be absorbed through the skin, such as __.

Finasteride and Dutasteride

In sterile compounding, all products must be kept __ inches inside the hood.

6

To disinfect a laminar flow hood, a small amount of sterile 70% IPA is poured on a __ pad.

sterile lint-free

Minimum frequency for cleaning counters/work surfaces in ISO class 7 and 8 areas is __.

Daily